Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing in Children and Adolescents is authored by Thomas W. Rowland, a leading expert in the field, with support from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the North American Society for Pediatric Exercise Medicine (NASPEM). Published on January 20, 2017, this book provides an essential resource for clinical exercise physiologists, cardiologists, pulmonologists, and students studying exercise physiology. The primary goal is to elucidate the distinctions between conducting exercise stress testing in children and adults due to their unique physiological differences. Each chapter addresses modifications needed based on patient age, size, fitness level, body composition, intellectual and emotional maturity, and overall health status.

The book is structured into four parts: Part I introduces pediatric exercise testing; Part II delves into methodologies including blood pressure monitoring, cardiac output assessment, electrocardiography (ECG), oxygen uptake measurement, and pulmonary function tests; Part III covers specific clinical issues addressed by these tests, guiding readers through diagnostic and evaluative protocols; Part IV examines testing in specialized populations such as those with childhood obesity, neuromuscular diseases, and intellectual disabilities. Practical materials like sample forms and checklists are included for use during testing. Additionally, sidebars offer insights on considerations such as the role of parents during testing and adjustments to cardiac measures for youth body dimensions.

Through detailed guidance and evidence-based research, this book serves as a foundational text for advancing exercise testing practices in the healthcare of children and adolescents, fostering new and innovative approaches in clinical practice.